Subject: Rhode Island
Period: 1798 (published)
Publication: A New and Complete System of Universal Geography
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.4 x 9.5 inches
18.8 x 24.1 cm
This small but striking map of Rhode Island is from Payne's Geography, published by John Low. Counties, roads, ponds, rivers, swamps, and towns and cities are shown. Unengraved portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut appear as well. Engraved by William Barker.
References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #330, Vol. IV [7]; Wheat & Brun #255.
Condition: B+
Issued folding, now flattened, with minor toning and offsetting and an abrasion in the publisher's imprint below the map.